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    The document summarizes key aspects of the Kalinga tribe in the Philippines. It describes the Kalinga people as indigenous to the Kalinga province, known for their tall and dark features. It discusses their traditional practices of headhunting and family and social structures organized around the nuclear family and respect for elders. The summary also briefly outlines traditional Kalinga tattoos as symbols of bravery and warrior identity, and notes a famous tattoo artist from the tribe, Apo Whang-Od, who is one of the last practitioners of traditional tattooing.

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    The Land and The Tribe of Brave

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    The Land and the Tribe of

    Brave
    Six Ethno-linguistic Tribes
     Ibaloy
     Kankana-ey
     Ifugao
     Kalinga
     Apayao/Isneg
     Bontoc.

    Igorot, a word coined from the root


    word, “golot” meaning mountain
    The Kalingas are the
    indigenous peoples of Kalinga.

    Known to be tall, dark-


    complexion, and with high-
    bridged noses.

    Physically they are sturdy and


    well-built .
    Kalinga
    • “Headhunters”

     must have acquired their


    names because of their
    tradition of headhunting
    during tribal wars
    FAMILY
     The Kalinga household consists of a nuclear family
    and an aged grandparent for they show great respect
    for elders.
     The Kalinga society may be stratified into lawa or
    kapus (poor) and the baknang (wealthy). Among the
    signs of prestige and wealth are possessions of
    several ricefields, working animals, heirlooms like
    china plates and jars, agate head/necklaces, and
    brass gongs.
    FAMILY
     The identification of self with the
    kinship circle could be
    such that whatever an
    individual does is the
    responsibility of thegroup,
    and whatever threatens the
    security of the group must be
    opposed by the individual.
     Kalinga women are strong and
    would kill their husbands if
    caught cheating.
    LANGUAGE
    Kalingas are also known as Limos or
    Limos-Liwan Kalinga.
    They speak the Kalinga and Limos
    languages.
     KALINGA - TAGALOG
    * ampiya - masarap
    * laweng - pangit
    * gona ogom - nasaan ka
    * awadak sina - nandito ako
    CLOTHING
    BABAI: TAPIS
    LALAKI: "BAHAG" or G-string
    BONGOL = necklace made of beads.
    In the olden days,
    tattoos were worn by
    proud warriors.

    It is a proud symbol of
    bravery and courage, in the
    olden times.
    REASONS OF TATTOOS
    CUTURE
    • As a symbol of their strength, coming of age
    and beauty.
    • Special privileges and lifelong respect.
    • Specific motifs are saved only for men in
    order to communicate their bravery, battles
    won and how many people they have killed.
    Apo Whang-Od, world renowned
    Apo and the last practicing traditional
    Mambabatok in the whole region. At
    92 years old, time is running out for
    her to pass on the time honored hand
    tapping technique and tribal motifs to
    her 13 year old grand daughter and
    apprentice.
    Tourists are currently flocking to
    Buscalan village to have the last
    living legend of Philippine artistry
    scar their skin.
    A tattoo of a centipede eating a lizard may
    suggest being strong and agile. A tattoo of a
    head axe may pertain to the tattoo bearer’s
    participation in headhunting. A moon and
    stars tattoo symbolizes having light amid
    darkness.
    October 12, 2020
    (MONDAY)
    Sukran Kamayo
    Ubus!
    Madyaw na
    Maserum.

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